A Kerry TD has called on the Environment Minister to explain why there was a delay in publishing the security of energy supply review.
Brendan Griffin told the Dáil he was flabbergasted that no detail on the delay has been provided, which he says his constituents believe is linked to the recent decision on the Shannon LNG.
Last month, An Bórd Pleanála refused permission to build a liquefied natural gas terminal on the Tarbert/Ballylongford landbank.
The Fine Gael TD asked Green Party junior minister Ossian Smyth, how many other planning applications Minister Eamon Ryan had intervened on.
Deputy Griffin says the delays into the review played an integral part in the outcome of the Shannon LNG application.
In response, Minister of State with responsibility for Public Procurement, eGovernment and Circular Economy, Ossian Smyth, said the department followed the correct rules regarding the application.
The Green Party TD says he doesn't expect a challenge to the decision to refuse planning permission for Shannon LNG.
